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Our small barnyard is the source of many animal antics, building projects, and ways we strive to maintain a sustainable lifestyle. Here you will find articles relating to backyard farming, homesteading, raising livestock, and enjoying nature.

Cultivating a Chicken Garden: A Guide to Growing Crops for Your Flock 

Cultivating a Chicken Garden: A Guide to Growing Crops for Your Flock 

Chickens· Gardening

Learn how to create a thriving chicken garden with our guide to growing chicken-friendly crops. Discover plants, herbs, and vegetables…
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6 Signs Your Hen Will Soon Lay Eggs 

6 Signs Your Hen Will Soon Lay Eggs 

Chickens· The Barnyard

Raising chickens can be exciting, but waiting for them to start laying eggs is a lesson in patience. Learn how…
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Securing Your Chicken Pen: Why Hardware Cloth Trumps Chicken Wire

Securing Your Chicken Pen: Why Hardware Cloth Trumps Chicken Wire

Chickens

Deciding between hardware cloth and chicken wire for your chicken coop needs? This article breaks down the advantages and disadvantages…
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Tips for Keeping Your Aging Hens Happy and Healthy

Tips for Keeping Your Aging Hens Happy and Healthy

Chickens· The Barnyard

Discover essential tips for caring for old hens and ensuring their health and happiness in their golden years. Learn what…
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The Great Chicken Coop Heating Debate: Should You Heat Your Coop or Not?

The Great Chicken Coop Heating Debate: Should You Heat Your Coop or Not?

Chickens

Learn the pros and cons of providing supplemental heat for chicken coops during cold weather to help you decide whether…
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5 Tips for Introducing New Chickens to the Flock

5 Tips for Introducing New Chickens to the Flock

Chickens· The Barnyard

Introducing new chickens to the flock can be stressful for your hens and their keeper. These tips will help make…
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How to Hatch Eggs with a Broody Hen

How to Hatch Eggs with a Broody Hen

Chickens· The Barnyard

A broody hen is an ideal way to hatch eggs and raise baby chicks naturally. The broody hen will do…
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How to Raise Chicks: The First 6 Weeks

How to Raise Chicks: The First 6 Weeks

Chickens· The Barnyard

Whether you mail order day old chicks from a hatchery, choose peeps from your local farm and feed store, or…
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Incubating Eggs: How to Hatch Chicken Eggs Using an Incubator

Incubating Eggs: How to Hatch Chicken Eggs Using an Incubator

Chickens· The Barnyard

If you are looking for a fun family project that will increase the number of animals on your homestead, try…
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